Site updates May 1, 2008 30 Apr 08, 04:04:51

Two updates to report. Firstly, Tim #3 and Kevin #2's stories have been added to the site sinvce the last update. Also, the Ask the Doctor feature has had several new questions added over the last day or so.

New Australian 3-monthly birth control injection 13 Apr 08, 01:04:56

New blog entry. According to news.com.au, a new Australian-developed contraceptive jab for men, taken four times a year, has been proven to be just as effective as birth-control pills for women.

Max #2's story added 13 Apr 08, 02:04:53

Max has three kids from his previous marriage, and his partner has a son too. The pill didn't work for Max's first wife, so this time round he's gone for the snip.

Dennis #2's story added 09 Mar 08, 03:03:26

This story will strike a chord with many couples who have tried to conceive for years, and the moment they stop trying get pregnant.

FDA approve home vasectomy test kit 04 Mar 08, 01:03:07

ContraVac, Inc., has announced that they have had approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market SpermCheck Vasectomy® a simple diagnostic which confirms men’s post-vasectomy sterility.

Ask the doctor questions added 18 Nov 07, 01:11:53

Several new questions have been added today.

Updates to the Ask the Doctor page 17 Feb 08, 02:02:02

Several changes to report. Firstly, we have new questions posted, including one guy who has problems with local anesthetic, a question on pea sized lumps after vasectomy and a question about the need for re-testing some years later. The other thing to report is that the page has a new look! As Dr. Karpman;s practice is in California I thought a picture of the Golden Gate bridge in the page header would be appropriate!

Picture of bruising on penis after vasectomy added 30 Dec 07, 03:12:28

We have added a picture of bruising on penis after vasectomy taken on day 3 after vasectomy

Site updates - February 1 31 Jan 08, 01:01:56

Several updates to report. Firstly, There are some new pictures of bruising and swelling after a vasectomy reversal, and one of our contributors who had a post vasectomy hematoma has sent in some more pictures to update the set. Secondly. we have a new story - Andy#4's story. Andy had his vasectomy done at a Marie Stopes clinic in London. Andy's story mainly documents his recovery - which was longer than a couple of days. He found this site whils recovering and says:- "I wish I'd found this site before the op. The problem with many web accounts is that they're self selected by men who've had a nightmare. It was great to read accounts with a different perspective. Also the official line seems to be that either you have a serious complication or you should be back to work within a couple of days - no grey areas. It was great to read about guys whose experience was basically OK but had strange aches and swellings like me." Thirdly, I have done several updates to the Ask the Doctor section over the last few days. Please check the main page of the website for the links.

Another set of pictures of severe bruising and swelling added 30 Dec 07, 03:12:28

We have added a new set of pictures showing severe bruising to the testicles, penis and abdomen 4 days after a vasectomy.

More new questions added to Ask the Doctor 15 Jan 08, 12:01:02

The following questions added today:- Do metal clips have any bearing on post vasectomy discomfort? No sperm, yet my wife is pregnant. Am I the father? Semen analysis questions Tesitcles resting at different height after vasectomy?

Ray #2's story added to the personal experiences section 19 Jan 08, 04:01:42

Ray had a large (grade 3) hydrocele, and anticipated problems because of this complication. His story is in the form of a diary running from the day of the operation to day 9. The story also has good advice for men considering vasectomy who have a hydrocele.

First new question of 2008 added to Ask the Doctor 15 Jan 08, 12:01:02

Happy new year to all! Five new questions have been added, and there are more to come soon as we catch up from the extended Christmas / new year break. One question relates to pain in the upper thigh after vasectomy, two questions ask how possible it is to get pregnant after a vasectomy, one to post vasectomy discomfor and one asks if depression is related to vasectomy.

New pictures of severe bruising and swelling added 30 Dec 07, 03:12:28

This set of pictures was added late December 2007, and they show bruising and swelling after a vasectomy that is perhaps very unusual. The series of pictures starts at day 2, and continues through to day 17.

Last questions of the year added to Ask the Doctor 18 Dec 07, 01:12:45

But Dr. Karpman will be back answering questions after the Christmas and New Year break! In the meantime, some interesting questions were added on the 18th December:- Firstly, one guy had a condom split on him between the time he submitted the first and second post vasectomy sample asks what the chances are of his wife getting pregnant because of this. We also have three questions about post vasectomy discomfort, and a question on if vasectomy and circumcision revision can be done together.

New questions added to Ask the Doctor 24 Nov 07, 02:11:34

Firstly, one poster had a vasectomy three years back, and clips were used to seal the vas deferens. The clips have been removed due to discomfort they were causing. The poster wants to know if this will restore fertility or not. Secondly, a poster is due to give semen samples soon, and is having difficulty producing a sample by dry masturbation and is asking if he can use a lubricant. Other posters are asking what the chances of getting pregnant 15 years after a vasectomy are. Finally, a poster is asking if his symptoms (including low testosterone and erectile dysfunction) are related to vasectomy, and what can be done about them.

Photo's of vasectomy section added. 18 Nov 07, 01:11:26

I've had two new submissions of vasectomy pictures, so thought it was about time to make a section of it. Firstly, one of Dr. Karpman's patients has consented to have pictures of his vasectomy as time progresses posted. So far, we have a photo taken just after the procedure, and one taken the next day. This should be updated over the next few days, so keep watching! Secondly, one of our site visitors sent in pictures of a midline vasectomy incision on day 1 and day 4. Lastly, we have two sets of pictures of vasectomy scars 7 and 10 years after the procedure.

Ask the doctor questions added 18 Nov 07, 01:11:53

Three new questions:- "When a normal male ejaculates, does he actually release testosterone in any way?". Also, "Is ICSI/IVF worth it after a failed vasectomy reversal?". And lastly:- "Has my fiance had a vasectomy?".

Vasectomy incision pictures added 15 Nov 07, 01:11:51

A new photo set of pictures of a vasectomy incision site on day 1 and day 4 added. Shows incision healing progress and bruising developing.

New questions added to the Ask the Doctor page 04 Nov 07, 03:11:00

Some interesting questions added on November 4:- What can a mint green discharge 7 years after vasectomy be caused by? What does a positive second sample mean - has the vasectomy failed? What does a change of colour of fluid post vasectomy reversal mean? How would Taoist muscle locking prevent conception? When can I resume workouts after vasectomy? Can I sue my partner for leaving me after making me have a vasectomy? And finally, do hypospadeus and bladder conditions disqualify me from having a vasectomy?

Grufty's story added to the personal experiences section 28 Oct 07, 02:10:46

Football fan's short vasectomy story.

More new questions added to the Ask the Doctor page 15 Oct 07, 05:10:24

Five questions added:- Can I get pregnant when my boyfriend has a vasclip? Taking a long time to heal. Is this a sign of potential complications? Chances of vasectomy reversal working? General vasectomy reversal questions Feeling of back pressure. Will testosterone injections help?

Post vasectomy scars photo's added 26 Oct 07, 04:10:53

New picture added to the post vasectomy scars page

New additions to the Ask the Doctor page 15 Oct 07, 05:10:24

Three new question added today:- Wound dehiscence after vasectomy? Can I get a vasectomy done at 22? Has my husbands vasectomy reversal worked?

More new question added to the Ask the Doctor page 15 Oct 07, 05:10:24

Five questions added:- Tight scrotum and vasectomy Can clips become dislodged and cause vasectomy to recanalize? Having another vasectomy after a vasectomy reversal? Are diabetes, acid reflux or high cholesterol reasons to decline to perform vasectomy? Is one sample enough?

New questions added to the Ask the Doctor page on October 7 07 Oct 07, 01:10:11

Three new questions added:- Has my vasectomy reversal failed, Disparate swelling post vasectomy and Vasectomy and undescended testicle.

More new questions added to the Ask the Doctor page 01 Oct 07, 02:10:18

Four new questions added:- How long until I clear? Can the baby be my ex-boyfriends? Low sex drive after vasectomy and Lumped up cord 3 years post vasectomy.

New question added to the Ask The Doctor page 16 Sep 07, 02:09:59

An interesting bunch of questions have just been added. One lady asks if she can get pregnant despite her husbands vasectomy, Eric asks if he an get a vasectomy at age 18, and another lady asks if she can get pregnant by a 73 year old man. Also, we have a question on if artificial insemination is possible with retrieved sperm and if vasectomy reversal might lead to increased chances of birth defects.

Vasectomy - a surgeon's view 11 Sep 07, 02:09:09

New article by William P. Pannell MD. FACS. discussing vasectomy from a general surgeons point of view added.

Post vasectomy scars photo's added 09 Sep 07, 03:09:01

One of the frequently asked questions on the site is "Can I tell if my new partner's had a vasectomy by looking for scars?". The photographs on this page answer that question.